In this guest blog, stylist and Haute Mimi contributing editor Catherine Horgan shares ideas on how to dress for a Spring cocktail party.
It's that time of year, when the weather begins to break and you're ready to whip out your spring dresses. There's something incredibly invigorating about moving your winter garments out of the way to make room for the light + airy! If you haven't partaken in closet purging yet, you should. Talk about spring cleaning for your closet!
When I work with clients, I put together a multitude of outfits worthy of many an occasion, including special events. That special event may be as simple as a spring cocktail party. Minis are everywhere this spring, and sequins continues to play a part in our wardrobes, so why not combine the two in a flirty little dress!
Go for fabulous shoes, like these grain-effect leather sandals from one of my favorite designers, Oscar de la Renta. Pick up the bold color from the shoes and mimic it in your clutch, like Alexander McQueen's Squeeze It leather clutch (available at the Outnet). As for jewelry, I love these simple nugaard long rolo and links earrings (from Piperlime), big bangle bracelets and this alluring gemstone and onyx ring. Chic, fun and fabulous!
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The weather in New York is fabulous and it has me craving for even hotter days so that I can pull out my embellished caftans and heels. I love to pair flowy chiffon caftans with white straight legged jeans and fabulous jeweled sandals. They come together to create an aura of exotic glamour.Here are a few favorites from Vivre. Sandals by Phyllis Morgan, Chiffon Tunic, Liberty of London, 
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Brighten up your wardrobe with a bit of sunshine this summer by opting for orange shades to add vibrancy to your fashion look.Peachy blush tones graduates into a neon apricot and tangerine, coral: they are the most effective tones to add a splash of sartorial fun to your day, suitable for both work and play giving a bold new dynamism. No doubt: it attracts attention and radiate confidence and optimism. It’s a great way to make tanned skin pop, and it contrasts beautifully with summer shades, including the stark whites favoured in warmer months. 
It brings a glow of bright light to everything, great in accessories choice too: in a couple of second you can brighten up you outfit with a scarf (DKNY ), breathtaking high heel shoes (3.1 PHILIP LIM/ JEAN PAUL GAULTIER), clutch( Bottega Veneta/ STELLA McCARTNEY/ MIU MIU) or tote bag ( PUCCI). And don’ t forget to blush your cheek in the same shade of your look! 
